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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-13
South River Items.

[Reported for the VIRGINIAN.l
On Friday. It'll at late hour in the evening,
Mr. William Shirley, one of the most prominent
citizens of our district, died at his home three
miles south of Waynesboro.
Mr.. Shirley was q farmer and occupied por
ton of the farm tflathad been in the possession
Of the family for nearly, or perhaps quite a
century. He was but little more than fifty
years of age and although not having, for some
years, enjoyed perfect health, has death was
quite unexpected. He was able to attend to
his business until within a few days of his
death. Mr. s. was member of Tinkling Spring
Presbyterian church, having professed religion
in early life. He was buried from that church
where his funeral was preached on Sunday. A
large congregation OF neighhors, friends and
relatives met 70 do the last sad rites at the
grave. Rev. Mr.. Preston preached most feel
ing and eloquent sermon on the occasion,
Several of Mr.. shrey's sons were absentin
distant States at the time of his last Illness
and when it was discovered that there was no
hope of recovery they were telegraphe for,
but none arrived in time to see him ere death
claimed him. On Saturday two of his sons
reached home but one, Robert, who is in Col
orado, failed to be either at the bedside or she
grave. Mr.. s. leaves a YidoW, four sons and 8
daughter.
Mi. VIM. Groomes OF Fishersville, of whose
illness YOU have heen advised, is reported as
in most critical condition. Some hopes were
entertained up to q week ago, of his ultimate
recovery, but changes since then are for
worse.
Much sickness of q pulmonary character has
prevailed in the district this winterwh there
Laye been ant fey deaths from diseases Of that
kind.
Mrs. A. l.. Henlsle of Waynesboro died on
the 9th, at her home in Waynesnoro. Mrs.
Henkle was quite young and had been married
but year or two. She was the only daughter
of MI. John K. koiner, lately of Augusta bui
now of Florida. Mrs. Henkles mother who
was summoned from Florida, reached hel
daughters bedside the day before she died
The heartbroken mother carries the sy mpathy
of the community with her an .ier aorfowflt
journey TO her home IN the far away South
and with all the bereaved ones in this sac
afHictioh, hundreds unite in shedding the sin
cerely sympathetic tear Mrs. Fl. Was buriee
at Bethlehem cemetery, but few steps from
the church in which before removing TO Flor
ida apd when little gir--shs regularly lis
tened to the old. old story Of Him whom shs
then learned to loye and on whose bosom sht
quietly breathed her life out SO sweetly whel
called away from all held dear an esar,n.
Ills reported here that Mr.. William tattsf~
son of Middle River district IS quite i'll,
The Harnesberger brothers have commenced
the erection of O dwelling on their farm which
adjoins that of their father. The house, whel
completed. viii add greatly to the value OF thei
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Mrs. Isabella Imboden, mother of Genl.
Jno. D. Imboden, died at Saltyille on
Monday last, aged 81 years
Rev. Fathers O'Ferrall, Donahoe, Lynch,
and Dinneen, have been on visit to
Staunion, where all of them number their
friends by the hundred.
A call for a Young Mems Christian
Association. to assemble in Stanton on
FEBRUARY Oath. has been determ med on by
the Slate Executive Convention.
Bishop Weaver, and Rev. DR.. Holt Of
Dayton, Ohio, and Rev. j. L. Grimm, Of
Maryland, were in the city Tuesday night,
the guests Of w. A. Reed, Esq, They
were returning from the funeral of Bish-
op Glossbrenner.
Among the many congratulatory mes
sages received by Miss Virginia Pelham
Stuart, now Mrs. Robert Page Waller, on
the occasion Of her marriage last week,
was cablegram from Count Won Borcke.
of Prussia, who was member of Gen.
Stuart S staff during the war.
Messrs. N. Wayt s. Bro, g. G. Gooch
and Arista Hoge have contracted with
Lushbaugh-B Bros. for the erection Of a
large double store room on Main Street,
adjoining the Somerville Building. The
dimensions are As feet by so feet deep,
two stories. There will be two store
rooms with handsome plate glass 'front.'
The price is $4,000, and the work is to be
completed by the 18th of May.
Mr.. Alex. NJ. Taylor, native of Staun-
ton. but for a number of years q success
full business man, residing.in Florida, is
President of the Orange Belt Railroad,
running from Sanford to Oakland-the
most prolific orange region of the land Of
perpetual flowers, with the Gulf as its OBJ
jectiye point. Mr.. Taylor is also con-
nected with the Orange Belt Investment
Company. The South Florida argus, pub
lished at Sanford, gives an interesting &C.
count of the progress and development Of
the country through which this road
passes, indicating that Sandy-Mr. Tay-
lor's familiar name here-is up with the
times, and is bending his energies 20 the
material Development of his adopted
State. His many friends in Stanton and
Augusta wish him abundant success in
his laudable enterprise and hope he n3ay
reap the fruits of his energy and business
sagacity.
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he plsce to get the
Rest ooRN-sHEr.1.ERs mad

Best CoRN-SHELLERs made,
Celebrated STUDEBAKERs wonderful OnAAPIoN
and relia hle SiA NbARp WAGONS.
SE4.r- CISeSi NG YARD and GARDEN GATES.
AXLE GREAsE-best mica mixed.
OLIVER CHILLED PLOWS, without q rival
over 2,000, COO in use. Genuine Points,
Landsides, &c.
Feed Cutters and Masticators simple and ella
bic Corn Van, ana c COP NILS usual styles
SpggloN AMP FpECE PUMPS. two superior
styles.
IRON TURBINE WIND ENGINES, lightest run.
ming and most durable,
Best GRAIN and FERHLIsER DRILLS. force
feed, tepe for sale lo.g for Corn and OATS
seeding ia the Spring.
HAY BA I4FRa-hoisse p0tcer. Sole agents fol
Dederick liz Virginia and West Virginia.
STEAM ENGIN SAW MILLS and HEAVY
MACHINERY, a speciality.
Gum and Leather BETTING, and everything
in the line of Farm, Steam, arr. WcsksApp
Machinery and Repairs. y "
Prices as low as the lowest.
deco - 81. y ~ LYNN 81 CO.
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DEATH OF SAINT. G. GETHRIE.-M
Samuel c. Guthrie died in Ringold county,
Iowa, on the 18th of Dec, 1886, agedabout
Al years. He joined Mosby's commands
when II years Of age, and fought through
the war, After the close of hostilities, he
resided in Augusta county for several
years and then removed to Iowa. where he
since resided and where he died. Geo. w.
Guthrie. near Fishersville, is brother,
and Mrs. Kidwell, now at Judge Hen
dren's, is sister. He has other near rel
atiyes in this county-two sisters-Wheth-
er married or not we have not learned
He was gallant soldier and useful citi-
zen
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RESIDENCE BURNED.-We ra5ret to
learn that the residence Of Col. S. Brown
Allen, near Jennings Gap, was entirely
destroyed by fire on Monday night. The
fire originated from a defective hue and
had been burning for some hours when
discovered. The attempt to save any OF
the property was futile, and both house
and contents were entirely consumed
The loss will pro baby reach IS 900, upon
which there is an insurance in the East
Augusta for 81 800. Col. Allen passed
through the city yesterday, en- route fol-
home.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
- Stanton, Va, Dec. 23d, 1856.

In the cnanoery cause of WATSON. JAMES NJ !,
vs. HUNTER S, JNo. N, ADMIR-, now pending in
the circuit court Of Augusta county, all parties
plaintiff and defendant, and others whomso-
ever interested. especially all creditors of John
NJ Hunter. Decd are hereby notified that in
pursuance of an order therein entered on the
18th of Nov. 1886. shall at my office IN Staun-
ton, on
Saturday, the ed day of ,Hansl. 1887,
proceed to take. state and settle an account
showing LIST, the transactions of L. A. High
land as admir- Of John N. Hunter, decd; Cd,
the debts against the estate OF said John n.
n Hunter, decd, liable for his debts. i'll whose
occupancy the land now is, and how much each
share therein should contribute to the payment
of the debts: and (4th). any other matter deem
ed pertinent by commissioner, or required by
airy party in interest. At which time and place
all creditors of decedent, John N. Hunter. must
appear before the undersigned and prove their
claimss
dec23-4t J.. w. GREEN SMITH, COm'f
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DEATHs.-C O. P. Smith, a pronai--
nent citizen of Rockbridge, died very
suddenly at his home on Sunday morning.
At II O'Clock the night previous he went
to bed in apparent good health, and at 3
o'clock in the morning he was dead. He
was ip the 74th year of hisage and gentle
man we'll and fayorably known throughout
this section. The deceased was the father
of Mrs. John II. Rush, Mrs. David Steele,
Mrs. John s. Black, Mrs. John Smith, of
Rockbridge, and III. Louis Smith, Of
Bedford.
Mrs. Moore, widow Of the late Col.
Archie Moore, died at her residence near
Old Providence on Sunday night She had
been an invalid for years, and was most
worthy and excellent lady
Mr.. Henry swartz, a prominent and pop
ular young resident Of Richmond, died at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Nj. B. Oberdor-
fer, yesterday morning, Of consumption.
The remains will be taken to Richmond
this morning. for interment.
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INSTALLATIONS Tuesday night, Mr..
w II Il Lynn, D. G.. c., Knights Of Ply
thias, installed the oflieerso of Valley Lodge
No. is, as follows
Past Chancellor. F B Berkeley; Chan
cellor Commander, c / Weller; Vice Chan
cellor, A Armentrout; Prelate, Jos. A
Rollins; Master Arms, Z G Morton; K of
r s. Seals, w L Olivier; Master Finance.
W FL Weller; Master Exchequer, A A
Eskridge; Inside Guard, e w Kennedy
Outer Guard, j w Forbish; Representative
to the Grand Lodge, Jos Z Rollins;
WI Olivier is Vice Grand Chancellor
and with Representative Rollins, will at
tend the session of the Grand Lodge OIL
the 3rd Of Feb. in Fredericksburg.
ROYAL ARCANUM.
The following officers of Augusta Coun.
Gil, No. 40, were installed by Deputy DR.
Jno M Hanger, assisted By Major Alex
Hart
Regent, Thos A Dawson; Vice Regent
P II Woodward; Past Regent, Chas
Berry; Orator, Maj. Jas. w Newton; Chap
lain, DR.. Fl Fl Halves; Secretary, Jos. L
Woodward; COLLECTOR, B F Terry: Treasu
rer, E B Lipscomb, Guide, W + Olivier
Warden, " Splitter, Sentry, Judge Wm
A Hudson: Medical Examiner, DR. J n
Hanger: Trustees, Maj. Alex. Hart, Jos
E Rollins. and C B Somerville.
After the transaction CT business at The
Council room, the members Of the order
and invited guests repaired to the restau-
rant OF VIM. Kinney, where an elegan
supper was enjoyed, and an hour spent il
pleasant converse.
The installation of the Officers of til,
/ Lodge of the Knights of Honor VIII TAX
place next Monday night.
STAUNToN LODGE /, O. O. f., No. As
On the night of the 9Th inst, the off
GERS of stauntop Lodge |. O. o. f., Nc
As, had the installation of officers for th
ensuing year, as follows: Noble Grand
W. T. McCue Vice Grand, G. M. Ket
linger; Secretary, n. M. Warner Treas
arer. w. NJ. Simpson Financial secrt
tary, y Argenbright.
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THE SICK.-Mr. Henry Hughes is still
aslffering from gangrene in the leg and his
shysicians have determined to ampntate
che limb below the knee.
Miss Lizzie Kinney, only daughter OF
She late Chesley Kinney. Esq. is quite III
at the residence of her uncle. Maj. IL. M.
Bell. Yesterday her condition was some
what improved.
,yudge ]. N. Hendren has been seriously
I'll SINCE last Friday, from typhoid pneu-
nonia. Sunday and Monday his CONDITION
was considered extremely critical, but
Yesterday bis physician, Dr. Gibson, ex-
pressed strong hopes Of his recovery, as
his improvement had been married within
The fertg-eight hours previous.
II. J. Lusabaugh. ESQ.,, has been housed
for several weeks past, caused by deep
seated cold. He was reported better yes
.lerday, and we hope viii soon he liimself
again.
A. NJ. CARRIER, Esq, who for several
weeks was considered dangerously Ill, 49,
we are pleased to learn, convalescing.
Rev. Father McVerry is quite unwell
and confined to his room.
We regret to learn that Saml. A. Hous-
hour, Esq, was stricken with paralysis
last week. At last accounts he was some
what better.
We regret TO learn that DR.. Eichelber-
ger, who has been complaining for several
months, ig now confined to his rooom at
his residence IN this city, His son, who
slas paying position in Kansas City, has
been telegraphed to come home.
Mrs. B. Z. Bagby has been quite indis-
posed from threatened attack Of pneu.
monia, but was somewhat better yester.
day.
ar. Jno. Wilson, who was severely in,
5ured by falling on the ice last week, is still
suffering from the effects of the accident
and is very little improved.
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REcEeTIoN.-O next Friday evening
She Ladies Auxiliary will give another OF
Sheir delightful receptions to the members
of the Y Dung Men S Christian Association.
Besides the social feature CT the occasion,
the company will be entertained with mu'
sic and recitations. Refreshments Will be
served during the eyening-all of which
will be free. Tickets of admission will be
ISSUED and are not transferable. Rooms
apen from 7:30 to 10 p. M.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Stanton, Va, Dec. 3D., 1886.

In the chancery cause of PATTERSON, THos
M, VS.. PATTERSON Ex'oR &C., and PATTERSON
THoS. NJ, vs. PATTERSON, SAIL. w. &C.. now
pending together in the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta county. All parties, plaintiffs and defend
ents, and all other persons whamsOever in any
wise interested therein, are hereby notified that
in pursuance OF an order rendered therein on
the 18Th of December, 1885, l shall, at my office
In stanton, on
Thursday the 10th day of January, 1887.
proceed to consider and report upon the sixth.
seventh and eighth exceptions of the defend
ants to the report in these causes filed, together
with any evidence which the parties may offer
touching the same, also to take, state and
settle any other matters which i may deem
pertinent or any party in interest may require.
dec23-4t j, w. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
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farm and lend additioyal attractiveness to this
already attractive section.
The freezes nave injured the wheat where it
was unprotected, and should thawing and
freezing prevail to great extent during the
rest of the season the crop will be cut short I'M
less snow should fall upon it of sufficient
depth TO protect it. So far the winter has
been quite severe and many old persons fall
to remember one in which the cold has been
SO piercing. Families who dwell In houses in
which modern heating appliances are not used,
have suffered from cold while in bed-and this
often, when fire burned brightly on the old
fashioned hearth.
Farmers complain of scarcity of hogs for the
next seasons killing-cho1era last fall having
cut down the usual supply. 1t would be we'll
for hog raisers to remember that as far as your
correspondent can learn land he has heard from
at least hundred farmers who have tried it,
that in not a single case where hogs have been
allowed to run at large in an orchard during
the season when cholera usually prevails have
such hogs been attacked with the disease. 1t
is worth trying and don't cost cent.
ROVER.
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HOUSE BURNED regret to learn
that the house occupied by Mr.. L. w.
Wood, of Montreal, Nelson county, was
accidentally burned on New Years day.
Mr.. Wood had just fitted it up and was
moving in, when the accident occurred.
His loss by fire was not great deal, but
the damage to his personal property by
the hasty removal was quite serious, and
falls heavily upon most worthy and ex-
eellent man. MI Mike McNulty, whilst
assisting at the fire, fell from ladder and
broke his arm.
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CHANCE TO GET FINE Cows.-We call
particular attention to the advertisement
of E. III. Gushing s Son, auctioneers, Of
fering thirty fine Jersey heifers. This
herd is Of the finest milk and butter
strains, and those who purchase from it
may be sure of getting good COW.
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Cosr SALE.-The large and excellent
stock Of Mr. 4. NJ Young is offered for
sale at cost fog cash. This is no mere adj
vertising dodge, but q bona fde sale to
clear out an entire stock. Parties desiring
first class goods should read the advertise
ne.1t and call at the store.
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WRECK on THE C. AND GA destruc-
tive wreck occurred On the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway, at Brands station,
4tsee miles east Of Staunten On Monday
last. The way-freight was shifting at the
station, Es,e engine and several cars being
on the side tgeqek, leaving the caboose and
some empty cars CD the main line. The
through freight came laundering down
che grade-a heavy one-ana ran through
the cars On the track, scattering them OF
either side, and strewing the wreck foi
four hundred feet. The engine of the
Through freight was stripped smoke stack,
dome. aell, sandbox and cab being demol-
ished.
The only gasties hurt were on the
through train. Gee. Howe, fireman,
6umped and was severely bruised about
the head. and otherwise painfully but not
seriously hurt. lie is at the Hale House,
where every attention is being shown
him. DIR. Getzendannef. the physician OF
the road, rendering the medical atten-
ton.
saessrs. Charles Smailes. engineer, and
sos. Newman, brakeman, were also con
siderably bruised, but their injuries will
not keep tsssam off duty long.
Trains were delayed but short time
before the wreck was cleared.
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w. II. WELLER is closing out bis
sainter Stock at Greatly Reduced Prices
for Cash.
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Remember, WELLER is selling his
Black and Mourning Goods at Greatly Re
duced Prices, before taking inventory
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Ladies you can get bargains in DRESS
PATTERNS. Call before purchasing, at
WELLER'6 IS. :
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Hosiery, corsets, Ribbons, Collars and
Cuffs, very low, at WELLER's.
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Saturday, the I'D dog Of yass.a,y, 1887,
COMMISSIONERS oFFJcE.
SfAUNroN, VA, Dec. 18th. 1885.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" SfAUNroN, VA, Dec. 18th. 1885.
In the ohancery causes of ALLY. NV. W.. Nc
KEE, VIM T., &c; Ably, JNo. W. & AIS. vs..
Mckee, M A.; and MCKEE, VIM. H., &C., vs..
CRAIG, CoblR., &c pending together In the
Circuit Court Of Augusta, all parties plaintiffs
and defendants therein and all LIEN CREDITORS
N. A. Mckee, Nm. Z. Mckee, and 8. A. D. Nc
Kee, are hereby notified that, In pursuance OF y
decree therein rendered by said Court Nov. II,
'S6, / shall at my office in Stannten. on7a
Thursday, the 9th day OF .lfsnsscay, 1887,
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing I lst. the liens In the order of then
priority binding the real estate of NJ. A. Nc
kee, VIM. L. Mckee, and S. A. ID. Mckee; I'd
the valne of the real estate claimed by w. L.
Mckee as homestead; 3D., against what debts
the homestead claim OF VIM. I. Mckee is valid
deemed pertinent by conn., or required by any
ID deesol :. j. W. GREEN SMITH, carar.
CoAAissiosaa ssgs ess4 ": Dec 2slh. 1885,
IN the Chancery causes of RH1NEHART's
CREDS., &C., VS.. RHINEHART'S admir-, &c, nov
pending IL the Circuit Court of Augusta, al
parties plffs. and defts. and others interested
especially all CREbIroRs Of odlYES RHINE =
ance of an order ip said caHae entered on the
4th Of Dee, l2sa ehaalA, at my office in staan
tom on
Saturday, the Goth day of January, 1887
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing: lst. the transactions Of j: g. Goche
nour. Admir-; OF Oliver Rhinehaft, DECD, go
in their order Of priority, If any (adA the rea
estate of said decedent, the condition Of TIL
simple values thereof: and (4th) any othe
matterG specially stated which may deem
pertihent or any party in interest may reQuiy.
to be SO stated at which time and place yol
and especially all creditors OF oliver Rhine
hart. decd, will attend.
deco W'sksEN sMlxH comr'
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FIELDS M1NsTRELs.-On Friday night
the 21st., Fields celebrated Ministries, al
organization that stands in the front ranh
of the burnt cork artists, will give 6 per
Torrance at the Opera House. The per
Torrance is clear, crisp and original, and
will afford an evening of rare entertain
mpnt
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, 800
u STAUNToN, VA, Dec. ed, 1885.
In the. ehancery causes now pending to-
gether in the Circuit Court of Augusta county
under the styles of SfoNER VS.. BECK AIS.
parties plifs. ard defts. and others whomsoever
interested therein, are hereby notified, that in
pursuance of an order entered in said causes
on the 18th of December, 1886, shall AZ nay
Office in Staunton, on
Saturday, the 22d sssaa Of january, 1887,
proceed ta take. state and settle an account
Glowing LIST. the relative values of ''the Har-
man property and "the Imboden property,
aud what part of the sale proceeds shall be ap,
plicable to the specific liens on eacn OF said
| properties; I'd, the liens binding said proper
ties and their order of priority 81, an equitable
apportionment of the costs III these suits, and
4th, any other matters deemed peYtinent by
Comr. or which any party in Interest may re-
quire to be stated.
.dec2s ]. W. GREEN SMITH. Comr.